Tue, Apr 10/18 – 2:00pm to Sun, Apr 15/18 – 5:00pm

The trees of Temagami comprise some of eastern North America’s last truly old growth forests. Intact Forest Landscapes play significant roles in the global biosphere, including carbon sequestration, supporting biodiversity and biomass, and the provision of renewable resources. Indeed, these forests enable our continued existence.

Forests of Temagami: An Atlas of Old and New Growth is an exhibition of research by University of Toronto’s Master of Landscape Architecture students who produced a cohesive set of detailed maps relaying various layers of the cultural and environmental relationships that have occurred over-time. The students visited old growth forest stands to not only conduct field research, but to experience and bear witness to the awe-inspiring nature of this ecologically important area of Ontario.

The forests of Temagami are primarily fragmented from the logging industry, and despite current protections remain vulnerable to anthropogenic activities. In the context of climate change, forests must be expansive and connected to adapt to swiftly changing conditions. The extent of variously protected forests, classifications, and histories can be difficult to comprehend as text, or through often disparate and institutionally dependent maps. Presented visually, this work aims to bring coherence and cognizance to a broad public in hopes of continuing to incite the importance of Canada’s remaining forests.